Origin
Bangor, ME
Late night in Bangor on Friday
Local time
3:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Chisholm, ME
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
91.6 mi
147 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bangor, ME
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Chisholm, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bangor, ME to Chisholm, ME covers 91.6 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Main Street, US 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.8 miles from Bangor, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 91.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Bangor, ME to Chisholm, ME covers 91.6 miles and takes about 2h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 27.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
27.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 157
Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
4
28 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road
Navigation decision point
4
28 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 201 / Madison Avenue
Turn left onto US 201 / Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
74.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bangor, ME to Chisholm, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Skowhegan along the way.
Skowhegan
27.7 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 26.2 mi | 28m |
| Main Street | 19.1 mi | 24m |
| US 2 | 18 mi | 20m |
| Canaan Road | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| Farmington Falls Road | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Lucy Knowles Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Depot Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Chesterville Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 26.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Chisholm, ME.
1
Start on US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
3
Merge onto I 95; ME 15
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95; ME 15
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 157
Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
5
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100
215 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ox Bow Road
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
1 min
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on US 2
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Canaan Road
9
Continue on US 2
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on US 2
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Canaan Road
11
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
12
Turn slight right onto High Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
High Street
13
Turn left onto US 201
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Madison Avenue
14
Take the exit onto US 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 2
15
Turn right onto US 2; US 201A
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 2; US 201A
16
Continue on US 2; ME 27; ME 134
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Farmington Falls Road
17
Turn left onto Philbrick Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Philbrick Street
18
Turn left
77 ft
·
4 sec
19
Turn left onto ME 41
508 ft
·
12 sec
·
Vienna Road
20
Turn right onto ME 156
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lucy Knowles Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto Knowlton Corner Road
323 ft
·
6 sec
·
Knowlton Corner Road
22
Continue on Chesterville Road
511 ft
·
10 sec
·
Chesterville Road
23
Turn right onto ME 156
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Wilton Road
24
Continue on ME 156
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chesterville Road
25
Continue on ME 156
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 156
26
Continue on ME 156
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Wilton Road
27
Continue on ME 156
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Chesterville Road
28
Continue on Depot Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Depot Street
29
Turn left onto US 2; ME 4
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 2 East
30
Continue on US 2; ME 4
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
United States Highway 2
31
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 4
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Maine Route 4 Southbound
32
Merge onto ME 4
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
ME 4
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.8 miles from Bangor, ME, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.8 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chisholm, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bangor, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bangor, ME
This is one driving day of about 91.6 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Bangor, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 26.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.8 mi from Bangor, ME · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.8 miles from Bangor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chisholm, ME
The final approach into Chisholm, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chisholm, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.75 one way
$29.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $16.22 | $32.45 |
| premium | $4.86 | $17.54 | $35.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.22 | $40.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.82 | $5.86 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Chisholm, ME
Late night in Chisholm on Friday
Local time
3:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 1m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bangor, ME to Chisholm, ME covers 91.6 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Main Street, US 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.8 miles from Bangor, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Bangor, ME to Chisholm, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Skowhegan along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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